London Stansted-based Titan Airways has replaced its Super King Air B200 with a roomier Super King Air B350 for vip charter. "The new aircraft will have eight to nine seats and ample baggage space," says commercial director Alastair Kiernan. "We are marketing it for short haul ad hoc executive charter and corporate entertaining. It is economical to operate, and can also play a useful role in crew repositioning and as a standby aircraft."

Kiernan says the B350 offers enhanced performance with a range of 1,400 n.m. and a cruising speed of 350 mph. "We can dispatch the aircraft within 60 minutes from confirmation of booking which is a standard we set for all other aircraft within the fleet."

Comfort was a big factor in the purchase decision.